Maternal & Fetal Health Flashcards

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Maternal Death

Definition

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  • The death of a woman while pregnant or w/i 42 days of termination of pregnancy
  • Irrespective of the duration & site of pregnancy
  • Any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management
  • Not from accidental or incidental causes
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**Maternal Mortality Rate **

Definition

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  • # of maternal deaths per 100,000 women of reproductive age (15-49 yrs) in a given period of time
  • MMRate = # of maternal deaths/ # of reproductive age women X 100,000
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Maternal Mortality Ratio

Definition

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  • # of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a given period of time
  • MMR = # of maternal deaths/ # of live births X 100,000
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Definitions

  • IMR
  • FMR
  • NMR
  • PMR
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What are the leading causes of Maternal Mortality in the world? In the US?

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  • World
    • Hemorrhage
    • Hypertensive disorders
    • Infections/sepsis
    • Large regional differences
  • US
    • CV diseases
    • Infections/sepsis
    • Non-cardiovascular diseases
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What are the leading causes of Infant Mortality in the world? In the US?

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  • World
    • Preterm birth
    • Birth asphyxia
    • Infections
  • US
    • Congenital abnormalities
    • Preterm birth
    • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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How is fuel metabolism altered in pregnancy?

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  • Hyperinsulinemia
  • Insulin resistance
  • Hyperlipidemia (fed & fasting)
  • Hypertriglyceridemia (fed)
  • Hyperketonemia
  • Normal pregnancy is a diabetogenic state
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